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Josh Naylor Undergoes Wrist Surgery; Set To Be Fully Healthy For Spring Training

Josh Naylor had triangular fibrocartilage complex repair on his right wrist. The Mariners' first baseman is expected to be fully recovered by spring training.

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By Dustin Judge · 2 min read
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29, right) celebrates
Mar 30, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29, right) celebrates aith pitcher Matt Brash (47) after hitting a walk-off RBI-single against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Josh Naylor had triangular fibrocartilage complex repair surgery on his right wrist, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The Mariners’ first baseman is expected to be fully recovered by spring training. Catcher Cal Raleigh underwent a separate left shoulder procedure during the same offseason.

Josh Naylor’s Surgery And Recovery Timeline

The Mariners announced the wrist repair after Naylor’s struggles in 2026. His injury limited his ability to generate power from the right side and contributed to one of the worst seasons of his career. The surgery addresses the damage that plagued him throughout the year.

Naylor is projected to be healthy for spring training, giving the Mariners optimism he can return to form. The timing allows for proper recovery without cutting into the regular season.

His shoulder procedure aims to address the deterioration that contributed to one of the worst seasons of his career. Naylor’s wrist surgery tackles the damage that limited his ability to generate power from the right side.

Both players are projected to be healthy for spring training, giving the Mariners optimism that they can return to form.

Season Context And Why This Matters

Naylor signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with Seattle before the 2026 season but produced -0.2 bWAR (wins above replacement) with 10 homers and a .667 OPS in 152 games. His wrist injury severely impacted his ability to drive the ball and contribute offensively. The Mariners missed the postseason, and Naylor’s underperformance was a major reason why.

His recovery is essential to Seattle’s 2027 roster plans.s 2026 performance was a stark drop from his 2025 campaign. He finished second in AL MVP voting in 2025 after hitting 60 home runs, but slipped dramatically this year with a .182 average, .296 on-base percentage and .664 OPS while hitting just 23 homers. The shoulder issue likely played a role throughout the season.

The Mariners missed the postseason, and the combined underperformance of these two cornerstone bats was a major reason why. Their recovery is essential to Seattle’s 2027 roster plans.

What’s Next

Both are expected to return for spring training.

Reporting from Yahoo Sports and Sporting News contributed to this story.

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